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Legislative notebook: Farmers look to add butanol as biofuel
By Don Davis Minnesota farmers soon could produce a new biofuel, butanol. We see Minnesota as being a tremendous place to produce butanol, said Adam Schubert of Butamax, a company formed by BP Petro...
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Taking our medicine
Apparently even the promise of no co-payments isn't enough to entice some patients to take their medication. For those who missed it yesterday, a new study reported that when a group of heart attack ...
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Walmart : Free drugs ?
90 day supply of over 300 generic perscriptions will now be mailed to North Dakota residents. Generic perscription drug discounts only $10 for 90 days supply.  Call: 800-2REFILL or www.walmart.co...
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'Fake' drugs, real danger

Agitation, high blood pressure, paranoia, hallucinations, chest pain, suicidal thoughts: would anyone be foolhardy enough to voluntarily experience these sensations?

By Leah Stinson, Echo Press Intern , July 13, 2012

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New federal law bans synthetic drugs

Synthetic substances that mimic traditional illegal drugs, and are killing young people in increasing numbers, now are against federal law. President Barack Obama Monday signed a food and drug safety bill into law with provisions outlawing synthetic drugs such 2C-E and “spice.”

By Don Davis , July 13, 2012

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Cop talk: Prescription drug abuse is serious problem

What kinds of prescription drugs are being abused and what should I look out for? Prescription drug abuse can be broken down into three primary categories. The first category is opioids. Opioids are generally prescribed as a pain killer and include the common prescriptions such as oxycodone, oxycontin, hydrocodone, vicodin, percocet, morphine, codeine and fentanyl.

By Alexandria Police Officer Jim Gripne , June 01, 2012

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Police Academy Part 2: Drugs and crime scenes

Police Academy Part 2: Drugs and crime scenes A lot of legwork precedes apprehension of criminals. First, they must be caught. Next, there must be evidence. We found out it’s not as easy as it looks on TV. During our initial tour of the facility we brushed through the evidence room and lab. Captain Scott Kent said we were about to experience our “CSI Night” and a bit of what he described as his true passion in law enforcement during our third class.

By Crystal Dey , March 28, 2012

Legislation aims to ban dangerous synthetic drugs

New legislation proposes to ban the dangerous synthetic drug 2C-E, which has led to the death of one Minnesotan as well as the hospitalization of several others. The Department of Justice also backed two additional bills Klobuchar has cosponsored banning bath salts and synthetic marijuana.

By Staff Report , October 06, 2011

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Time to make Medicare Part D changes starts soon

Medicare beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D plan should mark their calendars for October 15. The “open season” will run from October 15 to December 7. (This is a change from last year when the open season was November 15 to December 31.)

By Rhonda Whitenack and Jim Czechowicz , September 25, 2011

Use of synthetic drugs on the rise in Minnesota

The latest emerging drug trend in the Twin Cities is the rising abuse of synthetic drugs, according to the most recent drug trends report issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

By Staff Report , August 06, 2011

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City adds random testing to drug, alcohol policy

By Al Edenloff , April 08, 2011

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Klobuchar co-sponsors bipartisan bill to ban harmful chemicals used in K2

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) cosponsored bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and five other senators to ban the harmful chemicals commonly used in synthetic drugs popularly known as “K2” or “Spice.”

By Staff Report , March 21, 2011

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Klobuchar and nine senators introduce legislation to ban sale of drugs sold as 'bath salts'

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and nine other senators – including Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) – introduced bipartisan legislation that would ban the sale of harmful synthetic drugs that are being sold and marketed as “bath salts.”

By Staff Report , March 01, 2011

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House votes to outlaw synthetic marijuana

he Minnesota House overwhelmingly voted Thursday to put a stop to “a new phenomenon” that law enforcement officials call dangerous.

By Don Davis , February 27, 2011

Meth investigation leads to two arrests in Elbow Lake Friday

Two suspects were arrested in Elbow Lake Friday and face burglary and meth-related charges.

By Staff Report , February 07, 2011

Franken introduces bill to cut prescription drug costs

U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) has introduced the Prescription Drug and Health Improvement Act to cut prescription drug costs for seniors in Minnesota and across the country by allowing the federal government to negotiate lower prices for Medicare beneficiaries.

By Staff Report , January 29, 2011

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Klobuchar urges FDA to deal with shortage of medications

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the pharmaceutical industry to address a growing shortage of prescription medications, especially drugs for treating cancer.

By Staff Report , January 02, 2011

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New Year rings in health care gains

Beginning on January 1, 2011, beneficiaries of the Medicare Part D program who enter the coverage gap known as the “doughnut hole” can get a 50 percent discount on eligible brand-name drugs.

By Staff Report , December 30, 2010

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